Shih-Fan Sun, MD

Shih-Fan Sun, MD

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
Palos Verdes Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Shih-Fan Sun is a primary care physician who practices in Palos Verdes. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, routine healthcare for adults and the management of acute and chronic diseases.

Dr. Sun received his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at UCLA. Prior to his medical training, he worked as an emergency medical technician in Torrance. He received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from UCLA, graduating cum laude.

In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Sun loves contributing to medical education by teaching medical students and taking global health trips to places including Belize and Mexico.

Dr. Sun is a South Bay local who graduated as valedictorian from West Torrance High School. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, trying different ethnic foods, watching sci-fi movies and animal documentaries, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Languages

English, Chinese - Mandarin

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017

Residency

Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2017

Degree

MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2014

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2024, 2025
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Areas of Focus

Research

Publications

  1. Hanna RM, Selamut U, Bui P, Sun SF, Shenouda O, Nobakht N, Barsoum M, Arman F, Rastogi A. Case Report: Acute Kidney Injury after Pembrolizumab-Induced Adrenalitis and Adrenal Insufficiency. Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis (Karger). 2018;8:171-177. Epub 2018 Aug.
  2. Hanna RM, Sun SF, Gaynor P. A Case of Ertapenem Neurotoxicity Resulting in Vocal Tremor and Altered Mentation in a Dialysis Dependent Liver Transplant Patient. Antibiotics. 2019, 8 (1), 1; doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics8010001
  3. Zuo ZC, Meng YY, Yu XH, Zhang ZL, Feng DS, Sun SF, Liu B, Lin CT. A Study of the Blue-Light-Dependent Phosphorylation, Degradation, and Photobody Formation of Arabidopsis CRY2. Molecular Plant. 2012 May;5(3):200-7. Epub 2012 Feb 6.

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2024, 2025
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
403 total ratings | 267 reviews
5.0
July 31, 2025
Very thorough, easy to talk to, respectful, I never regret my annuals visits with Dr. Sun!
5.0
July 30, 2025
The nurse is always very polite & patient. Dr. Sun is a terrific doctor as always!!
5.0
July 30, 2025
Excellent service, quick and professional answer all questions
5.0
July 24, 2025
Dr Sun is very knowledgeable, experienced and patient doctor. He has patient to listen my problem, take time to do test and discuss with me about how to treat my problem.He is great doctor.
5.0
July 24, 2025
The best ever! Listens, Cares and is thoughtful and of course competent!